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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.69, 6,255.81 and 1,050.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.69, 6,255.81 and 1,050.69 is: 1,575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.69 : 6,255.81 = 1,050.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.69/6,255.81 = 1,050.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.69x = 6,255.81 × 1,050.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.69x = 6,572,911.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,911.76/4,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.98

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